jiā​lì​sāo

calypso

  • created sense approved 加力骚/加力騷 · jiā​lì​sāo · calypso — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    加力骚 / 加力騷

    jiā​lì​sāo

    calypso

    A style of folk music originating in Trinidad and Tobago in the mid-20th century. Originally sung by African slaves on plantations to communicate while forbidden to speak, it is characterized by strong rhythms, humorous or satirical lyrics about local events, and is often played by steel drum bands.

    加 (phonetic) 力 (phonetic) 骚 (phonetic)

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